Chinese New Year 2025: Here Are Some Dos And Don'ts To Keep In Mind

Do not break: Be extra careful during the New Year festival. Breaking a glass or ceramic is believed to bring bad luck. However, even if something is broken, wrap the broken pieces in red cloth and say “Sui Sui Ping An.” It means ‘May You Have Peace All Year Around.’

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Do not have porridge Porridge is a meal for the poor, so it is advised not to begin the New Year with this breakfast. It is a bad omen to start with a ‘poor’ meal.

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Do not wear black or white clothes: Black and white colours are associated with mourning and funerals in Chinese culture. These colours are suited for the lively festivities of the New Year.

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Do not sweep: On New Year’s Day, sweeping or cleaning the house is considered bad luck. It is advised to complete all cleaning before the Lunar New Year begins.

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Do not wash clothes: As per Chinese culture, on the first and second day of the New Year, clothes are not washed, as these two days are also celebrated as the birthday of their water deity, who is also the deity for wealth.

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Do not use scissors On New Year's Day, keep away all sharp objects like scissors and knives and don't use them. It is believed to ‘cut the thread of good fortune.’

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Do not use bad language: Refrain from using foul language or inauspicious words, as they may attract misfortune.

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